Hybrid Senior Design Manager

at [solidcore]

• Job title: Senior Design Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Arlington, United States

About the role

• Senior Design Manager leading design execution and brand standards for [solidcore] studios. Overseeing design initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design execution and delivery of new studios and refresh of existing fleet.
• Oversee development and implementation of brand standards and new design initiatives.
• Act as key liaison between internal stakeholders, external consultants, and cross-functional partners.
• Deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and brand-elevating retail experiences.
• Review and qualify MEP documents for alignment with project and design requirements.
• Negotiate directly with landlords and developers on design-related issues.
• Partner with Operations and Field Team Leaders to execute refresh of existing studio fleet.
• Support leadership on strategic design initiatives, fixture innovation, material exploration, and prototype development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in architecture or interior design required.
• Minimum 6 - 8 years of experience in retail architecture, design management, or store development.
• Proven experience in managing multi-site retail rollout programs or brand prototype development.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong understanding of construction detailing, MEP coordination, building codes, and retail operations.
• Skilled in project management tools such as Smartsheet or similar.
• Strong design and technical acumen, with the ability to produce and critique drawings and 3D visualizations.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines across multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and manage external design partners.
• Licensure in Architecture or NCIDQ certification preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary, based on experience
• Bonus eligibility based on performance
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• 401k with employer match
• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Free drop in classes at [solidcore]
• And MORE